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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1937
Page
5
A prose collage notes autumn imagery and greetings from Mrs. Chas Wylie returning from visits in St. Louis and Kansas City. The report lists local thoro events including medical updates, police activities, and residents visiting relatives with several notable names and upcoming marker dedications.
A good crowd attended a Naz arene revival meeting now in progress at the Church of the Nazarene on South Elm Street. Rev Holland London of Little Rock spoke from Psalms 24 about the born again experience and living a clean life. Evangelist A. of Sebring, Ohio, will speak Wednesday night at 4. Services are nightly except Saturday night, with Sunday school on Sunday. All are invited to attend. James Walsh, Pastor.
Gray resigns from the Senate amid disputes on state party nominating procedures. The State Committee argues for a representative subcommittee to handle the nomination, insisting no special primary is needed under Democratic tradition. The piece notes regional college football shifts and a Cal coach explaining residence amid recruiting chatter.
Dillinger scenario note aside the film Manhattan Melodrama stars Clark Gable Myrna Loy and William Powell in a crime drama reissued by Metra Gaklwyn Mayer. The picture features Gable as a lawless character against Powell district attorney with Loy as the wife. Family nights planned and Friday Saturday show Lewis versus Farr in a fight picture.
A sweeping account by Jack Stennett describes Sino Japanese conflict heroism characterized by self sacrifice. It cites Japanese practice of death by own action including harakiri and pilots diving into flames, along with Chinese units and aviators performing desperate deeds and mass charges. The piece highlights nationalistic fervor and collective displays of devotion on both sides.
New York Giant scout Homie Grob reports a season with extensive travel, logging about 20,000 miles including 14.0 miles by his own car and 6,000 by train. Navy sends a racing shell to Notre Dame to encourage Irish participation in crew.
A fragmented note recalls a man who left years ago for an acting career, then returned to support his partner while continuing to contribute his share, amid long years apart and a shared life in Hollywood.
Chicago readers learn the steps fanciers take to train homing pigeons for racing season. The piece covers breeding for speed and endurance, building trust with birds, and psychological tactics to move competitive males toward loft comrades. It notes pre race planning, course surveying, and timing methods with standard clocks.
The article explains pigeon racing logistics with bands, registrations, and timing clocks. It notes 30,000 fanciers in the United States, lofts averaging 50 birds, prices from five to ten dollars, and a private loft of 700 birds. It quotes secretary W. R. Fancher on racing pigeons.
A quirky scene unfolds near a wicker gate where racing pigeons cluster before launch. Each pigeon rifles for a front row position as spectators note the tense, crowded air and the birds’ eager, twitching readiness.
London reports Walter Hagen, famed American golf pro, plans a trip to Africa to hunt big game before resuming his British tour. The move follows a period of prolific birdie scoring and public interest in his adventurous pursuits.
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